Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Travel RN Behavioral Health Job in Moosic, PA

Travel Psychiatric RN opportunity in Moosic, Pennsylvania: Join a modern inpatient behavioral health team providing compassionate care for adults and geriatric patients in a fast-paced mental health setting.

This rewarding travel nursing assignment offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in an acute inpatient behavioral health hospital focused on mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment. If you are an experienced psychiatric registered nurse who thrives in a collaborative care environment, this assignment is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Setting: Acute inpatient behavioral health hospital
• Location: Moosic, Pennsylvania
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 8-hour shifts, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM; weekends and holidays as assigned
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820 – $1,920
• Work Environment: Brand new facility with onsite pharmacy support and electronic health records in Epic

Job Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of recent behavioral health nursing or psychiatric nursing experience
• Experience in a psychiatric or inpatient mental health setting where restraints may be used
• Strong de-escalation skills and a patient-first approach to safety
• Ability to care for adults and geriatric patients; adolescent behavioral health experience is a plus
• Comfortable with Epic charting and working in a structured acute inpatient environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with mental health and behavioral health needs
• Support patients experiencing substance use, addiction, and co-occurring behavioral health challenges
• Monitor patient status, assess safety needs, and respond appropriately in a fast-paced psychiatric setting
• Assist with restraint-related documentation and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to promote stabilization and recovery
• Use de-escalation techniques and follow established behavioral health protocols
• Provide reliable care during overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays as assigned

Location Highlights

Located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area, Moosic offers a convenient Northeast Pennsylvania location with access to regional amenities, nearby ski resorts, and easy travel connections to New York and New Jersey. This is a strong opportunity for nurses seeking Pennsylvania healthcare jobs in a supportive behavioral health environment.

Apply now to join this travel psychiatric nursing assignment in Moosic, PA and make a difference in behavioral health care today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.